IHGF Promotes Lightweight Class in Europe

by Randall J. Strossen, IronMind Enterprises, Inc. © 2017

IHGF president Francis Brebner (left) congratulates Simeon  Brügger (right), the IHGF Lightweight representative for Switzerland. IronMind® | Courtesy of IHGF IHGF president Francis Brebner (left) congratulates Simeon Brügger (right), the IHGF Lightweight representative for Switzerland. IronMind® | Courtesy of IHGF


Noting the rising number of Highland Games competitors under 200 lb. in Europe in recent years, “along with the overall rising standard of throwing,” the International Highland Games Federation (IHGF) is establishing Lightweight representatives across the continent.

Simeon  Brügger, IHGF Lightweight representative for Switzerland, “will be staging the IHGF European Lightweight Championships in the town of Hägendorf, Switzerland 21st -23rd July,” the IHGF announced today.

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